Cooking can be an interesting and stressful thing to do. There is a lot to know and a lot to learn and a lot to figure out. There are different types of stoves to work with such as gas and electric. For first time users, there are things to know about when it comes to gas stoves. Read below to see the things that are needed to know for first time gas stove users.
When an appliance isn’t working, it can bring a certain amount of unwanted stress. Well in this case, the dryer isn’t drying to the best if it’s capabilities. Read below to figure out why.
Are you moving or relocating to a new home? Moving can be stressful when you have to move your belongings such as your large appliances. Major household appliances such as refrigerators, laundry appliances, dishwashers, and ranges are too large to carry yourself. You are most likely going to need to call a professional moving service. Since most movers cannot interfere with major gas appliances, you will need to contact a utility company to prepare your appliances.Considering they will do most of the work, you will still need to prepare your major appliances for the big move. Continue reading
To help get into the Halloween spirit we thought we’d bring back Spooky Stories and bust a few more appliance myths. What makes them so scary you ask? For starters, many of them are commonly mistaken for truths. But what’s even scarier is that these myths can potentially put you and your wallet at risk. Continue reading
This week’s pick goes out to the Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps. We know, you’re probably wondering what in the world is a Forearm Forklift? It’s not an actual forklift, but it can help you lift like one.
The Forearm Forklift Lifting Straps are meant to help with heavy lifting, especially when it comes to bulky hard to grip items. The unique design of the two straps allows for better leverage and helps to promote proper lifting techniques to make moving large items easier and better prevent injuries. They’re even OSHA accepted to reduce back injuries due to heavy and repetitive lifting. Continue reading
We all know how life gets busy. One moment we are planning on cleaning our kitchen and the next you find yourself answering work emails. It can be very difficult to be thorough in your cleaning when you are in a rush, so we have broken down different (important!) chores in your kitchen to maintain working appliances and a healthy kitchen.
This week’s Product Pick of the Week is all about the racks in your dishwasher. Have you ever been startled by the sound of that top dishwasher rack falling out and clanking all of your glasses onto the dishes and silverware? Or have you ever put a lot of silverware into the silverware basket just to find it at the bottom of your dishwasher after the cycle has been completed? There is nothing worse than that moment of fear that your dishware is ruined. Look no further, installations and uses are all in one post!
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Washing machines take on the task many people wouldn’t enjoy doing by hand: LAUNDRY! Just like it is important to clean out your refrigerator or your oven, it is important to give your washing machine a scrub down to avoid mold and bacteria that grabs onto your clothing every day.
There are a number of reasons that could explain why the power went out, but typically it is weather related. While there is no reason to panic during a situation like this, it is important to be prepared. As the winter months continue to surprise different parts of the country (whether it is the lack of winter weather or the surprise of it!), it is crucial to know what to do when it’s cold outside and your power has not been restored.
If you’re not familiar with our Store Shout-Out Series, we started it a few weeks ago to help you all locate the store location nearest to you! We’ve got a great team at 1st Source Servall with over 45 locations nationwide and we want to share them with you.
So, continuing on with the series, this week’s shout-out goes to our Austin, Texas location!
If you missed any of our other Shout-out’s, you can find those here
2335 Kramer Lane, Suite D Austin, TX 78758 | Phone: (512) 832-0067
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